R12.3-2026Apr21

Add Device Variable via Device/Interface Property and Config Parameter

After selecting the device group, the table appears below. This table is organized by device and currently only has rows; you can add columns related to device variables.

The system offers three options for defining device-level columns, including:

  • Device Property
  • Interface Property
  • Config Parameter

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Information Note: The Add & Edit Variable window is used for both selecting and maintaining variables, allowing you to modify them when needed.

This table lists the details when you add them to the device.

Data TypeDescriptionAvailable Variable
Device Property

Yuo can choose one or more device variables. The selection window displays two columns:

  • Variable: The name of the device property.
  • Display Name: The name shown for the device property once selected.

Single Variable only

Example:

  • List: e.g., layout tags
  • Table: e.g., BGP neighbors
  • Object
Interface Property

Data Format Mode settings let you choose how to display results when a device has multiple values. Three options are available:

  • Create a row for each value (Method 1:)
  • Concatenate all values into a single row (Method 2: )
  • Keep only the first value (Method 3: )

Note: The Interface Name option is initially unchecked but will be automatically selected when at least one interface property is chosen, indicating which interface the property belongs to.

Single Variable only
Config Parameter
  • You can select one or more config rule templates and their variables.
  • Config Parameter Filter: Allows you to filter based on variables in the current template.
All Variables